Hydraulic Breaker HB 9000 on Excavator Carrier from Japan
The HB 9000 is a heavy-duty hydraulic rock breaker mounted on a self-propelled excavator carrier for breaking hard rock in quarries and open-pit mines. Classified under HTS 8430.31.0040 because the complete unit functions as self-propelled rock breaking machinery for earth and mineral extraction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assembly diagrams showing integration with self-propelled carrier to distinguish from mere attachments
• Ensure country-of-origin markings on both breaker and carrier components for proper valuation
• Watch for reclassification risks if marketed primarily as excavator upgrades rather than rock-specific breakers